Chocolate Cookies

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 Tbsp. cocoa made into paste with water
  • 1 c. sour milk or buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 c. flour
  • nutmeats (if wanted)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening; add sugar and beat until fluffy.
  2. 2
    Add eggs; beat well.
  3. 3
    Add cocoa paste and milk.
  4. 4
    Add sifted ingredients and vanilla.
  5. 5
    Add nutmeats, if desired.
  6. 6
    Drop onto greased cookie sheet.
  7. 7
    Bake in a 375° oven until done.

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